9. Adam Archuleta

Archuleta seemed to do his best impression of Pat Tillman every time he was on the field for the Sun Devils.

The former walk-on never took a play off, earning him not only a scholarship but a starting job as the teams outside linebacker for three seasons.

Adam's completed his college career as a very decorated player, quite the opposite from when he joined the team a short four years prior.

Following his senior year, he was named the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year to go along with his first team All Pac-10 Honors. Several different media outlets also had the linebacker on their All-American teams.

Many came to know Archuleta following his great senior season, along with his combine numbers in which he ran a 4.37 forty.

With a strong resume Adam was selected 20th overall in th 2001 draft. His career has not quite been like the one in college though, as he has been somewhat of a journeyman between several NFL teams.

8. Mike Richardson

Richardson played and started all four seasons for the Arizona State football during his time there in the early 80's.

From the moment he began his career at corner he dominated the Pac-10 quarterbacks.

Mike is the current leader for the Sun Devils in career interceptions with 18. He picked off 14 of those passes his junior and senior seasons when he was named to the first team All Pac-10 and All-American teams.

He was selected by the Bears during the second round of the NFL draft, and enjoyed a solid NFL career, that included a Super Bowl ring.

Sadly, Richardson may be mostly remembered for his several off the field convictions related to drugs. No one could deny that he was one of the best during his years with the Devils though.

3. Pat Tillman

Without a doubt the most memorable Sun Devil in the history of not only the football team, but he entire University.

The way that Pat Tillman lived his life was the same way he played on the football field: no regrets.

He began his career with the team back in 1994, where he was not given a scholarship. Hard work prevailed though, and Pat earned the teams final scholarship.

Tillman played his college career at outside linebacker, playing an instrumental roll in stopping the run, especially in the Devils back to back runs at the Rose Bowl.

He was named the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year following his senior season. Also, he earned various All Pac-10 and national accolades.

Tillman was a late round draft choice by the local Arizona Cardinals. During his rookie season he transfered over to the safety position.

Pat's loyalty to the team showed when he refused to take more money from the Rams so he could stick with the Cardinals.

That loyalty also spread towards his love of his country, when Tillman turned down a contract extension to enlist in the army and fight for his country.

Tillman may have lost his life in the war, but his legacy lives on in and around Arizona State University where they annually hold a Pat Tillman run and highlight the 42 yard line in the field of play for games.

2. Terrell Suggs

Once he concludes his already stellar NFL career, Suggs may be atop the list of Arizona State defenders. Either way, he has been nothing short of great at the linebacker/end position in both college and the NFL.

Suggs set the college football record for sacks in a career with 44 sacks, not to mention the single season record of 24 sacks which he set as a junior.

Any type of award you could give a college player of his prestige he earned. Ted Hendricks, Lombardi, Bronko Nagurski, and Bill Willis were the highlights of those awards.